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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 972.10 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 972.10 and 404.46 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 972.10 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/972.10 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 972.10 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 393,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,176.07/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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