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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.67, 973.58 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.67, 973.58 and 466.97 is: 699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.67 : 973.58 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.67/973.58 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.67x = 973.58 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.67x = 454,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,625.45/649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.78

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