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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.53, 973.27 and 475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.53, 973.27 and 475.65 is: 713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.53 : 973.27 = 475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.53/973.27 = 475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.53x = 973.27 × 475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.53x = 462,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,931.06/648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.81

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