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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 971.95 and 442.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 971.95 and 442.03 is: 663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 971.95 = 442.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/971.95 = 442.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 971.95 × 442.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 429,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,631.06/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.04

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