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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.07, 970.75 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.07, 970.75 and 184.85 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.07 : 970.75 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.07/970.75 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.07x = 970.75 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.07x = 179,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,444.58/647.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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