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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.43, 970.68 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.43, 970.68 and 318.24 is: 477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.43 : 970.68 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.43/970.68 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.43x = 970.68 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.43x = 308,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,909.20/647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.13

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