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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.09, 970.05 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.09, 970.05 and 257.00 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.09 : 970.05 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.09/970.05 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.09x = 970.05 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.09x = 249,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,301.07/647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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