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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.10, 970.81 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.10, 970.81 and 462.22 is: 693.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.10 : 970.81 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.10/970.81 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.10x = 970.81 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.10x = 448,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,724.22/647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.44

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