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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 977.04 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 977.04 and 469.68 is: 703.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 977.04 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/977.04 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 977.04 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 458,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,896.15/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.87

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