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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.82, 970.08 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.82, 970.08 and 322.12 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.82 : 970.08 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.82/970.08 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.82x = 970.08 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.82x = 312,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,482.17/646.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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