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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 972.12 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 972.12 and 468.44 is: 646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 972.12 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/972.12 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 972.12 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 455,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,379.89/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.70

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