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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.11, 979.70 and 468.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.11, 979.70 and 468.65 is: 701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.11 : 979.70 = 468.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.11/979.70 = 468.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.11x = 979.70 × 468.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.11x = 459,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,136.51/654.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.93

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