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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.58, 972.33 and 467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.58, 972.33 and 467.14 is: 700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.58 : 972.33 = 467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.58/972.33 = 467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.58x = 972.33 × 467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.58x = 454,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,210.05/648.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.32

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