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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.47, 972.41 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.47, 972.41 and 466.02 is: 698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.47 : 972.41 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.47/972.41 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.47x = 972.41 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.47x = 453,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,160.18/648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.81

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