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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.54, 972.58 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.54, 972.58 and 468.90 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.54 : 972.58 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.54/972.58 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.54x = 972.58 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.54x = 456,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,047.00/704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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