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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.70, 971.01 and 452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.70, 971.01 and 452.13 is: 677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.70 : 971.01 = 452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.70/971.01 = 452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.70x = 971.01 × 452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.70x = 439,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,022.75/647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.82

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