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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.98, 978.51 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.98, 978.51 and 470.76 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.98 : 978.51 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.98/978.51 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.98x = 978.51 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.98x = 460,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,643.37/652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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