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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 971.64 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 971.64 and 282.28 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 971.64 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/971.64 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 971.64 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 274,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,274.54/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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