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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.16, 973.56 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.16, 973.56 and 465.04 is: 697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.16 : 973.56 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.16/973.56 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.16x = 973.56 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.16x = 452,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,744.34/649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.43

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