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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 971.41 and 209.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 971.41 and 209.00 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 971.41 = 209.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/971.41 = 209.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 971.41 × 209.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 203,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,021.52/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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