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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.73, 970.21 and 474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.73, 970.21 and 474.70 is: 711.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.73 : 970.21 = 474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.73/970.21 = 474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.73x = 970.21 × 474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.73x = 460,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,558.69/647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.03

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