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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.17, 969.94 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.17, 969.94 and 387.36 is: 580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.17 : 969.94 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.17/969.94 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.17x = 969.94 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.17x = 375,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,715.96/647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.55

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