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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 969.85 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 969.85 and 403.50 is: 604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 969.85 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/969.85 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 969.85 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 391,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,334.48/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.36

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