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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.17, 975.66 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.17, 975.66 and 467.64 is: 700.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.17 : 975.66 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.17/975.66 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.17x = 975.66 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.17x = 456,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,257.64/651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.68

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