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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.18, 970.37 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.18, 970.37 and 300.30 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.18 : 970.37 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.18/970.37 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.18x = 970.37 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.18x = 291,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,400.61/647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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