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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.68, 975.48 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.68, 975.48 and 468.12 is: 702.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.68 : 975.48 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.68/975.48 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.68x = 975.48 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.68x = 456,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,641.70/649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.87

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