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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.63, 978.41 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.63, 978.41 and 446.69 is: 669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.63 : 978.41 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.63/978.41 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.63x = 978.41 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.63x = 437,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,045.96/652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.67

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