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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 908.65 and 647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 908.65 and 647.30 is: 908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 908.65 = 647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/908.65 = 647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 908.65 × 647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 588,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,169.15/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.65

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