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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.12, 976.64 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.12, 976.64 and 457.30 is: 684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.12 : 976.64 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.12/976.64 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.12x = 976.64 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.12x = 446,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,617.47/652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.87

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