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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.25, 970.39 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.25, 970.39 and 416.40 is: 624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.25 : 970.39 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.25/970.39 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.25x = 970.39 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.25x = 404,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,070.40/647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.29

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