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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 970.14 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 970.14 and 358.44 is: 537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 970.14 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/970.14 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 970.14 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 347,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,736.98/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.13

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