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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.28, 970.26 and 466.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.28, 970.26 and 466.03 is: 697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.28 : 970.26 = 466.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.28/970.26 = 466.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.28x = 970.26 × 466.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.28x = 452,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,170.27/648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.49

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