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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.42, 971.58 and 282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.42, 971.58 and 282.46 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.42 : 971.58 = 282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.42/971.58 = 282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.42x = 971.58 × 282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.42x = 274,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,432.49/647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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