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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 981.18 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 981.18 and 461.52 is: 692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 981.18 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/981.18 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 981.18 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 452,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,834.19/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.66

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