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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 976.22 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 976.22 and 468.56 is: 701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 976.22 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/976.22 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 976.22 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 457,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,415.30/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.97

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