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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.24, 970.17 and 464.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.24, 970.17 and 464.53 is: 696.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.24 : 970.17 = 464.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.24/970.17 = 464.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.24x = 970.17 × 464.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.24x = 450,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,676.66/647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.31

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