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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 975.87 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 975.87 and 467.73 is: 700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 975.87 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/975.87 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 975.87 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 456,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,443.68/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.21

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