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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 976.52 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 976.52 and 468.86 is: 702.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 976.52 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/976.52 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 976.52 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 457,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,847.46/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.51

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