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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 970.68 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 970.68 and 403.56 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 970.68 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/970.68 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 970.68 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 391,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,727.62/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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