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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 971.02 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 971.02 and 417.76 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 971.02 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/971.02 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 971.02 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 405,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,651.41/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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