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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 970.92 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 970.92 and 300.60 is: 450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 970.92 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/970.92 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 970.92 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 291,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,858.55/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.86

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