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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 970.37 and 415.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 970.37 and 415.57 is: 622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 970.37 = 415.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/970.37 = 415.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 970.37 × 415.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 403,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,256.66/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.95

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