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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.36, 971.46 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.36, 971.46 and 474.34 is: 711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.36 : 971.46 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.36/971.46 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.36x = 971.46 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.36x = 460,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,802.34/647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.82

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