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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 968.68 and 485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 968.68 and 485.46 is: 726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 968.68 = 485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/968.68 = 485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 968.68 × 485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 470,255.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,255.39/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.76

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