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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.79, 971.51 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.79, 971.51 and 282.50 is: 423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.79 : 971.51 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.79/971.51 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.79x = 971.51 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.79x = 274,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,445.30/647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.66

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