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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 970.31 and 300.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 970.31 and 300.37 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 970.31 = 300.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/970.31 = 300.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 970.31 × 300.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 291,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,450.34/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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