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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.66, 969.93 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.66, 969.93 and 322.24 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.66 : 969.93 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.66/969.93 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.66x = 969.93 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.66x = 312,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,550.24/646.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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