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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 970.72 and 476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 970.72 and 476.24 is: 714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 970.72 = 476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/970.72 = 476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 970.72 × 476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 462,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,295.69/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.39

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