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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.75, 968.66 and 483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.75, 968.66 and 483.33 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.75 : 968.66 = 483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.75/968.66 = 483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.75x = 968.66 × 483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.75x = 468,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,183.65/647.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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