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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.21, 969.84 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.21, 969.84 and 322.80 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.21 : 969.84 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.21/969.84 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.21x = 969.84 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.21x = 313,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,064.35/647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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