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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 972.03 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 972.03 and 416.91 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 972.03 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/972.03 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 972.03 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 405,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,249.03/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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