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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 970.58 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 970.58 and 257.40 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 970.58 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/970.58 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 970.58 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 249,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,827.94/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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