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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 969.65 and 281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 969.65 and 281.67 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 969.65 = 281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/969.65 = 281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 969.65 × 281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 273,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,121.32/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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