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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.37, 972.05 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.37, 972.05 and 468.72 is: 646.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.37 : 972.05 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.37/972.05 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.37x = 972.05 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.37x = 455,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,616.93/704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.84

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