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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 978.22 and 469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 978.22 and 469.45 is: 703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 978.22 = 469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/978.22 = 469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 978.22 × 469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 459,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,225.38/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.34

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