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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 971.26 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 971.26 and 300.94 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 971.26 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/971.26 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 971.26 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 292,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,290.98/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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