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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.85, 969.76 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.85, 969.76 and 322.04 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.85 : 969.76 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.85/969.76 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.85x = 969.76 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.85x = 312,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,295.86/646.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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