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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.78, 972.28 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.78, 972.28 and 468.86 is: 646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.78 : 972.28 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.78/972.28 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.78x = 972.28 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.78x = 455,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,863.20/704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.82

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