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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 972.48 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 972.48 and 637.12 is: 956.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 972.48 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/972.48 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 972.48 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 619,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,586.46/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.62

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