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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 969.67 and 465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 969.67 and 465.71 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 969.67 = 465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/969.67 = 465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 969.67 × 465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 451,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,580.75/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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