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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.44, 971.39 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.44, 971.39 and 282.18 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.44 : 971.39 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.44/971.39 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.44x = 971.39 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.44x = 274,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,111.18/647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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