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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 971.82 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 971.82 and 263.15 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 971.82 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/971.82 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 971.82 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 255,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,728.92/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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