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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.51, 972.76 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.51, 972.76 and 466.26 is: 699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.51 : 972.76 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.51/972.76 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.51x = 972.76 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.51x = 453,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,555.14/648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.38

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