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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 976.02 and 457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 976.02 and 457.70 is: 684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 976.02 = 457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/976.02 = 457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 976.02 × 457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 446,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,721.30/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.82

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