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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 971.24 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 971.24 and 339.60 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 971.24 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/971.24 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 971.24 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 329,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,831.41/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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