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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 979.11 and 470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 979.11 and 470.10 is: 706.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 979.11 = 470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/979.11 = 470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 979.11 × 470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 460,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,279.61/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.45

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