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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 971.28 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 971.28 and 403.68 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 971.28 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/971.28 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 971.28 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 392,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,086.31/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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