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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 971.08 and 624.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 971.08 and 624.32 is: 936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 971.08 = 624.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/971.08 = 624.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 971.08 × 624.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 606,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,267.35/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.48

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