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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 970.05 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 970.05 and 617.06 is: 924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 970.05 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/970.05 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 970.05 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 598,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,579.05/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.73

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