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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.93, 973.89 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.93, 973.89 and 476.04 is: 714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.93 : 973.89 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.93/973.89 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.93x = 973.89 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.93x = 463,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,604.54/648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.41

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