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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 970.40 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 970.40 and 300.40 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 970.40 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/970.40 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 970.40 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 291,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,508.16/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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