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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.11, 971.27 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.11, 971.27 and 339.18 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.11 : 971.27 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.11/971.27 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.11x = 971.27 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.11x = 329,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,433.66/647.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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