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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.17, 970.48 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.17, 970.48 and 358.27 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.17 : 970.48 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.17/970.48 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.17x = 970.48 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.17x = 347,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,693.87/647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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