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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 969.36 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 969.36 and 322.20 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 969.36 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/969.36 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 969.36 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 312,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,327.79/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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