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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 975.81 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 975.81 and 467.64 is: 701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 975.81 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/975.81 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 975.81 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 456,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,327.79/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.61

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