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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.51, 970.04 and 504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.51, 970.04 and 504.14 is: 755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.51 : 970.04 = 504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.51/970.04 = 504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.51x = 970.04 × 504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.51x = 489,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,032.38/647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.26

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