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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 971.16 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 971.16 and 416.73 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 971.16 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/971.16 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 971.16 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 404,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,711.51/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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