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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.05, 978.84 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.05, 978.84 and 468.90 is: 703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.05 : 978.84 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.05/978.84 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.05x = 978.84 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.05x = 458,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,978.08/652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.90

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