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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 971.46 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 971.46 and 359.01 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 971.46 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/971.46 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 971.46 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 348,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,763.85/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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