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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.97, 973.93 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.97, 973.93 and 476.08 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.97 : 973.93 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.97/973.93 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.97x = 973.93 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.97x = 463,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,668.59/648.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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