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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 969.98 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 969.98 and 574.56 is: 860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 969.98 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/969.98 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 969.98 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 557,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,308.84/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.76

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