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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 968.86 and 501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 968.86 and 501.08 is: 749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 968.86 = 501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/968.86 = 501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 968.86 × 501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 485,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,476.37/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.42

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