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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.14, 970.92 and 608.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.14, 970.92 and 608.47 is: 912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.14 : 970.92 = 608.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.14/970.92 = 608.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.14x = 970.92 × 608.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.14x = 590,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,767.80/647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.89

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