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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.55, 969.34 and 322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.55, 969.34 and 322.15 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.55 : 969.34 = 322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.55/969.34 = 322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.55x = 969.34 × 322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.55x = 312,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,266.42/646.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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