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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.95, 972.61 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.95, 972.61 and 339.90 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.95 : 972.61 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.95/972.61 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.95x = 972.61 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.95x = 330,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,585.64/647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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