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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 969.85 and 465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 969.85 and 465.27 is: 696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 969.85 = 465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/969.85 = 465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 969.85 × 465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 451,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,242.11/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.88

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