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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970.79 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970.79 and 322.65 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970.79 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970.79 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970.79 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 313,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,223.78/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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