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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.96, 970.52 and 473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.96, 970.52 and 473.84 is: 710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.96 : 970.52 = 473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.96/970.52 = 473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.96x = 970.52 × 473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.96x = 459,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,871.20/646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.82

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