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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 978 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 978 and 467.04 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 978 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/978 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 978 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 456,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,765.12/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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