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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.08, 972.92 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.08, 972.92 and 465.92 is: 698.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.08 : 972.92 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.08/972.92 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.08x = 972.92 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.08x = 453,302.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,302.89/649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.38

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