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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 969.84 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 969.84 and 261.84 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 969.84 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/969.84 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 969.84 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 253,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,942.91/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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