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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.69, 971.07 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.69, 971.07 and 355.33 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.69 : 971.07 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.69/971.07 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.69x = 971.07 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.69x = 345,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,050.75/647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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