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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 971.26 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 971.26 and 339.14 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 971.26 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/971.26 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 971.26 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 329,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,394.70/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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