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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 970.11 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 970.11 and 317.88 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 970.11 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/970.11 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 970.11 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 308,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,378.57/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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