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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 970.58 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 970.58 and 404.66 is: 606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 970.58 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/970.58 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 970.58 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 392,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,758.34/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.14

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