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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.17, 973.53 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.17, 973.53 and 466.02 is: 698.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.17 : 973.53 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.17/973.53 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.17x = 973.53 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.17x = 453,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,684.45/649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.87

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