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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.92, 972.20 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.92, 972.20 and 282.80 is: 424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.92 : 972.20 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.92/972.20 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.92x = 972.20 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.92x = 274,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,938.16/647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.34

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