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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 974.54 and 465.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 974.54 and 465.83 is: 701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 974.54 = 465.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/974.54 = 465.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 974.54 × 465.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 453,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,965.10/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.47

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