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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 979.08 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 979.08 and 469.86 is: 704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 979.08 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/979.08 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 979.08 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 460,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,030.53/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.57

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