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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.37, 970.03 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.37, 970.03 and 403.53 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.37 : 970.03 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.37/970.03 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.37x = 970.03 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.37x = 391,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,430.35/647.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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