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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 971.24 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 971.24 and 397.46 is: 596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 971.24 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/971.24 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 971.24 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 386,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,022.21/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.32

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