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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.53, 970.61 and 416.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.53, 970.61 and 416.87 is: 624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.53 : 970.61 = 416.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.53/970.61 = 416.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.53x = 970.61 × 416.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.53x = 404,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,618.19/647.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.86

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