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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 973.51 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 973.51 and 475.79 is: 714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 973.51 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/973.51 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 973.51 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 463,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,182.05/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.04

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