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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.35, 971.13 and 404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.35, 971.13 and 404.14 is: 606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.35 : 971.13 = 404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.35/971.13 = 404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.35x = 971.13 × 404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.35x = 392,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,472.48/647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.28

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