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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 975.11 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 975.11 and 467.88 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 975.11 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/975.11 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 975.11 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 456,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,234.47/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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