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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 968.76 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 968.76 and 403.28 is: 603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 968.76 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/968.76 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 968.76 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 390,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,681.53/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.57

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