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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.89, 969.35 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.89, 969.35 and 322.44 is: 483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.89 : 969.35 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.89/969.35 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.89x = 969.35 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.89x = 312,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,555.60/646.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.17

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