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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.63, 976.23 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.63, 976.23 and 468.41 is: 646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.63 : 976.23 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.63/976.23 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.63x = 976.23 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.63x = 457,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,271.01/707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.21

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