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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 972.34 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 972.34 and 468.69 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 972.34 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/972.34 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 972.34 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 455,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,718.83/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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