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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 971.40 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 971.40 and 465.35 is: 698.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 971.40 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/971.40 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 971.40 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 452,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,040.99/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.03

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