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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 971.22 and 474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 971.22 and 474.27 is: 711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 971.22 = 474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/971.22 = 474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 971.22 × 474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 460,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,620.51/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.77

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