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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.61, 971.53 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.61, 971.53 and 300.88 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.61 : 971.53 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.61/971.53 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.61x = 971.53 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.61x = 292,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,310.77/647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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