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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 971.40 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 971.40 and 208.70 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 971.40 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/971.40 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 971.40 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 202,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,731.18/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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