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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.02, 971.16 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.02, 971.16 and 322.62 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.02 : 971.16 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.02/971.16 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.02x = 971.16 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.02x = 313,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,315.64/647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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