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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.65, 971.66 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.65, 971.66 and 208.89 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.65 : 971.66 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.65/971.66 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.65x = 971.66 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.65x = 202,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,968.50/647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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