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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 971.81 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 971.81 and 209.26 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 971.81 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/971.81 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 971.81 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 203,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,357.62/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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