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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 970.32 and 404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 970.32 and 404.15 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 970.32 = 404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/970.32 = 404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 970.32 × 404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 392,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,154.83/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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