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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 971.18 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 971.18 and 300.84 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 971.18 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/971.18 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 971.18 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 292,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,169.79/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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