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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 978.46 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 978.46 and 456.77 is: 684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 978.46 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/978.46 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 978.46 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 446,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,932.48/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.60

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