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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 972.24 and 430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 972.24 and 430.72 is: 646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 972.24 = 430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/972.24 = 430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 972.24 × 430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 418,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,763.21/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.44

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