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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.21, 970.31 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.21, 970.31 and 322.32 is: 483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.21 : 970.31 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.21/970.31 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.21x = 970.31 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.21x = 312,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,750.32/647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.23

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