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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.67, 972.09 and 465.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.67, 972.09 and 465.97 is: 698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.67 : 972.09 = 465.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.67/972.09 = 465.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.67x = 972.09 × 465.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.67x = 452,964.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,964.78/648.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.30

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