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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 971.76 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 971.76 and 185.62 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 971.76 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/971.76 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 971.76 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 180,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,375.66/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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