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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 975.62 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 975.62 and 467.52 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 975.62 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/975.62 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 975.62 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 456,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,121.86/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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