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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 969.57 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 969.57 and 442.28 is: 662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 969.57 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/969.57 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 969.57 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 428,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,821.42/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.45

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