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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 971.46 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 971.46 and 464.76 is: 697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 971.46 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/971.46 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 971.46 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 451,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,495.75/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.53

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