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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 970.44 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.88, 970.44 and 322.08 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.88 : 970.44 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.88/970.44 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.88x = 970.44 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.88x = 312,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,559.32/646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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