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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 976.95 and 468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 976.95 and 468.27 is: 702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 976.95 = 468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/976.95 = 468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 976.95 × 468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 457,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,476.38/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.28

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