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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 972.06 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 972.06 and 339.64 is: 509.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 972.06 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/972.06 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 972.06 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 330,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,150.46/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.52

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