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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.99, 970.46 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.99, 970.46 and 453.18 is: 678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.99 : 970.46 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.99/970.46 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.99x = 970.46 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.99x = 439,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,790.80/647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.71

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