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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.36, 971.12 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.36, 971.12 and 300.80 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.36 : 971.12 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.36/971.12 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.36x = 971.12 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.36x = 292,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,112.90/647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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