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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 968.07 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 968.07 and 402.38 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 968.07 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/968.07 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 968.07 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 389,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,532.01/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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