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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.67, 974.91 and 473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.67, 974.91 and 473.65 is: 710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.67 : 974.91 = 473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.67/974.91 = 473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.67x = 974.91 × 473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.67x = 461,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,758.88/649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.76

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