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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 970.50 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 970.50 and 322.48 is: 483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 970.50 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/970.50 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 970.50 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 312,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,966.84/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.47

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