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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 978.15 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 978.15 and 469.35 is: 704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 978.15 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/978.15 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 978.15 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 459,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,094.70/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.35

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