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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.10, 970.83 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.10, 970.83 and 282.18 is: 423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.10 : 970.83 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.10/970.83 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.10x = 970.83 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.10x = 273,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,948.81/647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.35

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