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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 972.27 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 972.27 and 392.58 is: 589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 972.27 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/972.27 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 972.27 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 381,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,693.76/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.52

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