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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.79, 971.47 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.79, 971.47 and 282.48 is: 423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.79 : 971.47 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.79/971.47 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.79x = 971.47 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.79x = 274,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,420.85/647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.63

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