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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 972.03 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 972.03 and 301.27 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 972.03 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/972.03 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 972.03 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 292,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,843.48/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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