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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 970.51 and 442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 970.51 and 442.07 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 970.51 = 442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/970.51 = 442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 970.51 × 442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 429,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,037.55/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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