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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 974.70 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 974.70 and 466.77 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 974.70 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/974.70 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 974.70 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 454,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,960.72/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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