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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 970.80 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 970.80 and 262.80 is: 394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 970.80 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/970.80 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 970.80 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 255,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,126.24/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.01

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