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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 971.58 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 971.58 and 209.03 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 971.58 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/971.58 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 971.58 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 203,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,083.46/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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