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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.53, 972.27 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.53, 972.27 and 405.61 is: 609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.53 : 972.27 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.53/972.27 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.53x = 972.27 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.53x = 394,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,360.00/647.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.02

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