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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.43, 971.75 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.43, 971.75 and 462.51 is: 694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.43 : 971.75 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.43/971.75 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.43x = 971.75 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.43x = 449,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,444.09/647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.20

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