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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 971.32 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 971.32 and 282.39 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 971.32 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/971.32 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 971.32 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 274,291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,291.05/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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