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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 971.37 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 971.37 and 427.50 is: 641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 971.37 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/971.37 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 971.37 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 415,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,260.68/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.01

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