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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 970.68 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 970.68 and 359.12 is: 538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 970.68 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/970.68 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 970.68 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 348,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,590.60/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.68

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