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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.67, 970.82 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.67, 970.82 and 277.36 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.67 : 970.82 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.67/970.82 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.67x = 970.82 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.67x = 269,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,269.13/647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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