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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 971.42 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 971.42 and 282.33 is: 423.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 971.42 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/971.42 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 971.42 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 274,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,259.60/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.68

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