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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 976.26 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 976.26 and 469.26 is: 703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 976.26 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/976.26 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 976.26 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 458,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,119.77/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.20

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