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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 970.81 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 970.81 and 322.62 is: 483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 970.81 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/970.81 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 970.81 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 313,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,202.72/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.83

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