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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.22, 969.42 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.22, 969.42 and 321.50 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.22 : 969.42 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.22/969.42 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.22x = 969.42 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.22x = 311,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,668.53/646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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