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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 974.84 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 974.84 and 467.78 is: 700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 974.84 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/974.84 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 974.84 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 456,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,003.44/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.64

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