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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.41, 971.42 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.41, 971.42 and 300.55 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.41 : 971.42 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.41/971.42 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.41x = 971.42 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.41x = 291,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,960.28/647.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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