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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 978.36 and 460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 978.36 and 460.70 is: 691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 978.36 = 460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/978.36 = 460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 978.36 × 460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 450,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,730.45/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.07

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