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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 972.22 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 972.22 and 339.66 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 972.22 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/972.22 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 972.22 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 330,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,224.25/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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