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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.52, 973.28 and 475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.52, 973.28 and 475.64 is: 713.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.52 : 973.28 = 475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.52/973.28 = 475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.52x = 973.28 × 475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.52x = 462,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,930.87/648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.82

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