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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 969.64 and 500.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 969.64 and 500.12 is: 749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 969.64 = 500.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/969.64 = 500.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 969.64 × 500.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 484,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,936.36/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.05

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