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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 971.70 and 635.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 971.70 and 635.65 is: 953.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 971.70 = 635.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/971.70 = 635.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 971.70 × 635.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 617,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,661.11/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.48

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