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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.03, 968.72 and 473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.03, 968.72 and 473.15 is: 708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.03 : 968.72 = 473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.03/968.72 = 473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.03x = 968.72 × 473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.03x = 458,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,347.50/647.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.39

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