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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 970.49 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 970.49 and 300.12 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 970.49 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/970.49 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 970.49 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 291,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,260.57/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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