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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 968.48 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 968.48 and 357.60 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 968.48 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/968.48 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 968.48 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 346,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,328.45/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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