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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.42, 972.16 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.42, 972.16 and 467.94 is: 645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.42 : 972.16 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.42/972.16 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.42x = 972.16 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.42x = 454,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,915.03/704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.80

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