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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.48, 647.61 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.48, 647.61 and 465.92 is: 637.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.48 : 647.61 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.48/647.61 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.48x = 647.61 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.48x = 301,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,734.45/473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.27

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