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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 970.94 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 970.94 and 322.43 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 970.94 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/970.94 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 970.94 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 313,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,056.14/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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