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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.43, 970.74 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.43, 970.74 and 300.55 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.43 : 970.74 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.43/970.74 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.43x = 970.74 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.43x = 291,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,755.91/647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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