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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.27, 977.48 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.27, 977.48 and 468.80 is: 702.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.27 : 977.48 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.27/977.48 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.27x = 977.48 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.27x = 458,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,240.28/652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.54

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