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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.69, 971.69 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.69, 971.69 and 208.94 is: 313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.69 : 971.69 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.69/971.69 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.69x = 971.69 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.69x = 203,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,019.01/647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.45

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