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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 973.76 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 973.76 and 466.44 is: 698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 973.76 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/973.76 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 973.76 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 454,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,200.61/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.86

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