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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.35, 971.14 and 300.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.35, 971.14 and 300.63 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.35 : 971.14 = 300.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.35/971.14 = 300.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.35x = 971.14 × 300.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.35x = 291,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,953.82/647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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