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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.22, 970.14 and 474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.22, 970.14 and 474.90 is: 712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.22 : 970.14 = 474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.22/970.14 = 474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.22x = 970.14 × 474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.22x = 460,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,719.49/646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.95

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