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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.20, 968.88 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.20, 968.88 and 402.96 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.20 : 968.88 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.20/968.88 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.20x = 968.88 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.20x = 390,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,419.88/647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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