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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.52, 968.78 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.52, 968.78 and 322.07 is: 482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.52 : 968.78 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.52/968.78 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.52x = 968.78 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.52x = 312,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,010.94/646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.60

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