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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.36, 969.96 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.36, 969.96 and 282.32 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.36 : 969.96 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.36/969.96 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.36x = 969.96 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.36x = 273,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,839.11/647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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