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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.74, 971.70 and 475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.74, 971.70 and 475.70 is: 712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.74 : 971.70 = 475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.74/971.70 = 475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.74x = 971.70 × 475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.74x = 462,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,237.69/648.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.52

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