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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.17, 977.16 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.17, 977.16 and 468.64 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.17 : 977.16 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.17/977.16 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.17x = 977.16 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.17x = 457,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,936.26/652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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