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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.53, 974.77 and 476.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.53, 974.77 and 476.65 is: 715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.53 : 974.77 = 476.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.53/974.77 = 476.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.53x = 974.77 × 476.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.53x = 464,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,624.12/649.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.32

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