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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 977.83 and 469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 977.83 and 469.73 is: 703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 977.83 = 469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/977.83 = 469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 977.83 × 469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 459,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,317.26/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.82

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