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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.38, 970.52 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.38, 970.52 and 281.90 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.38 : 970.52 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.38/970.52 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.38x = 970.52 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.38x = 273,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,586.73/647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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