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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.73, 972.17 and 427.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.73, 972.17 and 427.73 is: 641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.73 : 972.17 = 427.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.73/972.17 = 427.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.73x = 972.17 × 427.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.73x = 415,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,819.27/647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.96

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