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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 970.74 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 970.74 and 354.47 is: 531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 970.74 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/970.74 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 970.74 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 344,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,093.35/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.60

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