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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.51, 971.04 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.51, 971.04 and 208.75 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.51 : 971.04 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.51/971.04 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.51x = 971.04 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.51x = 202,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,702.43/647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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