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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 971.28 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 971.28 and 300.99 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 971.28 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/971.28 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 971.28 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 292,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,345.57/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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