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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.65, 971.61 and 339.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.65, 971.61 and 339.85 is: 509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.65 : 971.61 = 339.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.65/971.61 = 339.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.65x = 971.61 × 339.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.65x = 330,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,201.66/647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.85

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