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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.75, 970.82 and 257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.75, 970.82 and 257.35 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.75 : 970.82 = 257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.75/970.82 = 257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.75x = 970.82 × 257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.75x = 249,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,840.53/647.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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