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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 969.60 and 509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 969.60 and 509.70 is: 763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 969.60 = 509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/969.60 = 509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 969.60 × 509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 494,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,205.12/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.49

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