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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.67, 970.87 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.67, 970.87 and 257.44 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.67 : 970.87 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.67/970.87 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.67x = 970.87 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.67x = 249,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,939.49/647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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