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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.94, 972.18 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.94, 972.18 and 282.94 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.94 : 972.18 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.94/972.18 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.94x = 972.18 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.94x = 275,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,068.61/647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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