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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.44, 971.39 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.44, 971.39 and 322.73 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.44 : 971.39 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.44/971.39 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.44x = 971.39 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.44x = 313,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,501.75/647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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