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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 894.28 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 894.28 and 473.12 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 894.28 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/894.28 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 894.28 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 423,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,101.75/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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