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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 970.38 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 970.38 and 403.58 is: 604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 970.38 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/970.38 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 970.38 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 391,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,628.39/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.93

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