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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 971.03 and 600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 971.03 and 600.64 is: 901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 971.03 = 600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/971.03 = 600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 971.03 × 600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 583,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,238.53/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.28

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