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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 976.80 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 976.80 and 467.52 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 976.80 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/976.80 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 976.80 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 456,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,673.54/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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