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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.63, 970.09 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.63, 970.09 and 301.26 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.63 : 970.09 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.63/970.09 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.63x = 970.09 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.63x = 292,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,251.16/647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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