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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 971.06 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 971.06 and 432.14 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 971.06 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/971.06 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 971.06 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 419,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,626.85/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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