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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 976.80 and 469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 976.80 and 469.75 is: 704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 976.80 = 469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/976.80 = 469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 976.80 × 469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 458,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,849.45/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.62

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