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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 969.35 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 969.35 and 387.99 is: 580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 969.35 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/969.35 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 969.35 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 376,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,096.17/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.54

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