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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.53, 967.97 and 472.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.53, 967.97 and 472.65 is: 707.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.53 : 967.97 = 472.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.53/967.97 = 472.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.53x = 967.97 × 472.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.53x = 457,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,508.66/646.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.64

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