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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 970.92 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 970.92 and 282.03 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 970.92 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/970.92 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 970.92 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 273,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,828.57/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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