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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.94, 971.37 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.94, 971.37 and 403.92 is: 605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.94 : 971.37 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.94/971.37 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.94x = 971.37 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.94x = 392,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,355.77/647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.54

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