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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 970.83 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 970.83 and 208.53 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 970.83 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/970.83 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 970.83 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 202,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,447.38/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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