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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.50, 971.79 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.50, 971.79 and 305.50 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.50 : 971.79 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.50/971.79 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.50x = 971.79 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.50x = 296,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,881.85/647.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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