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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 970.02 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 970.02 and 299.79 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 970.02 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/970.02 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 970.02 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 290,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,802.30/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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