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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.95, 971.38 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.95, 971.38 and 301.12 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.95 : 971.38 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.95/971.38 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.95x = 971.38 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.95x = 292,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,498.20/647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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