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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.42, 972.28 and 612.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.42, 972.28 and 612.83 is: 920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.42 : 972.28 = 612.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.42/972.28 = 612.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.42x = 972.28 × 612.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.42x = 595,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,837.49/647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.33

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