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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.28, 974.12 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.28, 974.12 and 466.52 is: 699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.28 : 974.12 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.28/974.12 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.28x = 974.12 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.28x = 454,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,442.76/649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.92

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