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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 968.46 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 968.46 and 387.32 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 968.46 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/968.46 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 968.46 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 375,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,097.63/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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