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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 971.46 and 282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 971.46 and 282.31 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 971.46 = 282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/971.46 = 282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 971.46 × 282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 274,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,250.44/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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