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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 969.54 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 969.54 and 430.74 is: 644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 969.54 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/969.54 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 969.54 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 417,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,619.66/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.89

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