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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.97, 969.95 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.97, 969.95 and 322.16 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.97 : 969.95 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.97/969.95 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.97x = 969.95 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.97x = 312,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,479.09/646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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