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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 973.41 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 973.41 and 468.96 is: 647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 973.41 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/973.41 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 973.41 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 456,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,490.35/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.44

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