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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 970.96 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 970.96 and 354.40 is: 531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 970.96 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/970.96 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 970.96 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 344,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,108.22/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.62

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