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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 975.26 and 467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 975.26 and 467.42 is: 700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 975.26 = 467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/975.26 = 467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 975.26 × 467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 455,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,856.03/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.30

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