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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 978.84 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 978.84 and 467.56 is: 701.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 978.84 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/978.84 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 978.84 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 457,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,666.43/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.10

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