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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.21, 970.13 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.21, 970.13 and 277.21 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.21 : 970.13 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.21/970.13 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.21x = 970.13 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.21x = 268,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,930.08/647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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