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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.94, 973.27 and 493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.94, 973.27 and 493.33 is: 741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.94 : 973.27 = 493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.94/973.27 = 493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.94x = 973.27 × 493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.94x = 480,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,138.42/647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.02

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