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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.85, 971.89 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.85, 971.89 and 252.59 is: 378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.85 : 971.89 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.85/971.89 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.85x = 971.89 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.85x = 245,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,489.70/647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.93

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