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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.57, 976.43 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.57, 976.43 and 468.56 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.57 : 976.43 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.57/976.43 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.57x = 976.43 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.57x = 457,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,516.04/651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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