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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 971.04 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 971.04 and 391.12 is: 586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 971.04 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/971.04 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 971.04 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 379,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,793.16/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.39

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