PHP question - product detail page

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I am trying to modify the default.php file for my product details page. I want to remove wasted space at the top, using only the elements shown in the attachments below. I would like to align the rating and price information with the add-to-cart.

I have removed the product image code for simplicity. Attached is the current and desired layout (newpage created in image editor).
Note: the image shown is located in the product description (header removed)

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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