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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 969.52 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 969.52 and 502.20 is: 752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 969.52 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/969.52 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 969.52 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 486,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,892.94/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.35

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