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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.02, 971.10 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.02, 971.10 and 339.28 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.02 : 971.10 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.02/971.10 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.02x = 971.10 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.02x = 329,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,474.81/647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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