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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.85, 975.36 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.85, 975.36 and 467.37 is: 700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.85 : 975.36 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.85/975.36 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.85x = 975.36 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.85x = 455,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,854.00/650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.40

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