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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 969.87 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 969.87 and 454.58 is: 681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 969.87 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/969.87 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 969.87 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 440,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,883.50/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.11

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