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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.14, 970.72 and 465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.14, 970.72 and 465.70 is: 698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.14 : 970.72 = 465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.14/970.72 = 465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.14x = 970.72 × 465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.14x = 452,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,064.30/647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.56

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