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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 971.24 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 971.24 and 185.28 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 971.24 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/971.24 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 971.24 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 179,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,950.42/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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