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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.13, 973.10 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.13, 973.10 and 468.67 is: 646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.13 : 973.10 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.13/973.10 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.13x = 973.10 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.13x = 456,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,058.50/705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.77

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