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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 971.14 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 971.14 and 257.46 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 971.14 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/971.14 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 971.14 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 250,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,029.70/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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