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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.37, 972.59 and 416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.37, 972.59 and 416.71 is: 626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.37 : 972.59 = 416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.37/972.59 = 416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.37x = 972.59 × 416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.37x = 405,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,281.03/647.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.05

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