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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 967.68 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 967.68 and 474.72 is: 711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 967.68 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/967.68 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 967.68 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 459,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,377.05/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.02

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