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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 971.40 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 971.40 and 428.64 is: 642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 971.40 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/971.40 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 971.40 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 416,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,380.90/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.98

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