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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 971.33 and 339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 971.33 and 339.53 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 971.33 = 339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/971.33 = 339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 971.33 × 339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 329,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,789.12/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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