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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.13, 970.02 and 281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.13, 970.02 and 281.82 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.13 : 970.02 = 281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.13/970.02 = 281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.13x = 970.02 × 281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.13x = 273,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,371.04/647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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