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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 966.63 and 647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 966.63 and 647.60 is: 963.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 966.63 = 647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/966.63 = 647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 966.63 × 647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 625,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,989.59/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.42

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