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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 970.44 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 970.44 and 416.52 is: 624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 970.44 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/970.44 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 970.44 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 404,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,207.67/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.36

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