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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 971.66 and 617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 971.66 and 617.82 is: 927.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 971.66 = 617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/971.66 = 617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 971.66 × 617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 600,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,310.98/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.61

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