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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.45, 970.33 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.45, 970.33 and 257.24 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.45 : 970.33 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.45/970.33 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.45x = 970.33 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.45x = 249,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,606.40/647.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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