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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 971.21 and 467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 971.21 and 467.69 is: 645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 971.21 = 467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/971.21 = 467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 971.21 × 467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 454,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,218.01/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.05

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