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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.37, 970.11 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.37, 970.11 and 403.16 is: 604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.37 : 970.11 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.37/970.11 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.37x = 970.11 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.37x = 391,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,109.55/647.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.15

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