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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.61, 970.87 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.61, 970.87 and 282.12 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.61 : 970.87 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.61/970.87 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.61x = 970.87 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.61x = 273,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,901.84/647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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