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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.70, 971.09 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.70, 971.09 and 300.81 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.70 : 971.09 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.70/971.09 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.70x = 971.09 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.70x = 292,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,116.85/647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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