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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 970.60 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 970.60 and 300.32 is: 450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 970.60 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/970.60 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 970.60 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 291,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,490.59/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.53

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