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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.29, 970.39 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.29, 970.39 and 441.37 is: 661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.29 : 970.39 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.29/970.39 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.29x = 970.39 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.29x = 428,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,301.03/647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.68

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