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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.22, 971.13 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.22, 971.13 and 474.06 is: 711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.22 : 971.13 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.22/971.13 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.22x = 971.13 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.22x = 460,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,373.89/647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.31

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