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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 971.85 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 971.85 and 335.37 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 971.85 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/971.85 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 971.85 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 325,929.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,929.33/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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