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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 966.72 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 966.72 and 508.88 is: 759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 966.72 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/966.72 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 966.72 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 491,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,944.47/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.88

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