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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.38, 972.69 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.38, 972.69 and 416.40 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.38 : 972.69 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.38/972.69 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.38x = 972.69 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.38x = 405,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,028.12/647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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