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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 974.34 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 974.34 and 468.84 is: 701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 974.34 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/974.34 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 974.34 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 456,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,809.57/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.62

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