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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 972.18 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 972.18 and 340.44 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 972.18 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/972.18 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 972.18 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 330,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,968.96/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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