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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 979.36 and 647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 979.36 and 647.37 is: 971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 979.36 = 647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/979.36 = 647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 979.36 × 647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 634,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,012.14/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.41

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