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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 972.98 and 621.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 972.98 and 621.78 is: 933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 972.98 = 621.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/972.98 = 621.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 972.98 × 621.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 604,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,979.50/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.78

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