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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.29, 971.18 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.29, 971.18 and 277.18 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.29 : 971.18 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.29/971.18 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.29x = 971.18 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.29x = 269,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,191.67/647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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