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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.22, 971.28 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.22, 971.28 and 403.92 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.22 : 971.28 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.22/971.28 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.22x = 971.28 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.22x = 392,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,319.42/647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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