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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.10, 971.55 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.10, 971.55 and 404.10 is: 606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.10 : 971.55 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.10/971.55 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.10x = 971.55 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.10x = 392,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,603.36/647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.71

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