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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 970.74 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 970.74 and 262.68 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 970.74 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/970.74 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 970.74 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 254,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,993.98/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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