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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.75, 971.70 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.75, 971.70 and 339.44 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.75 : 971.70 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.75/971.70 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.75x = 971.70 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.75x = 329,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,833.18/647.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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