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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.66, 970.86 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.66, 970.86 and 301.22 is: 451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.66 : 970.86 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.66/970.86 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.66x = 970.86 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.66x = 292,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,442.45/647.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.54

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