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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.63, 976.56 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.63, 976.56 and 467.17 is: 701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.63 : 976.56 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.63/976.56 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.63x = 976.56 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.63x = 456,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,215.34/650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.19

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