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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.71, 969.39 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.71, 969.39 and 322.26 is: 483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.71 : 969.39 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.71/969.39 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.71x = 969.39 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.71x = 312,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,395.62/646.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.05

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