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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 970.44 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 970.44 and 184.86 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 970.44 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/970.44 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 970.44 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 179,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,395.54/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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