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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 971.57 and 318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 971.57 and 318.46 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 971.57 = 318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/971.57 = 318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 971.57 × 318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 309,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,399.73/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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