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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 970.86 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 970.86 and 403.64 is: 604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 970.86 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/970.86 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 970.86 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 391,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,877.93/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.86

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