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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.43, 971.28 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.43, 971.28 and 416.22 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.43 : 971.28 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.43/971.28 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.43x = 971.28 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.43x = 404,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,266.16/647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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