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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 970.68 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 970.68 and 358.28 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 970.68 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/970.68 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 970.68 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 347,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,775.23/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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