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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 969.72 and 473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 969.72 and 473.27 is: 710.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 969.72 = 473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/969.72 = 473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 969.72 × 473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 458,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,939.38/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.27

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