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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.80, 969.72 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.80, 969.72 and 322.08 is: 482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.80 : 969.72 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.80/969.72 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.80x = 969.72 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.80x = 312,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,327.42/646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.88

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