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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.45, 970.22 and 322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.45, 970.22 and 322.37 is: 483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.45 : 970.22 = 322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.45/970.22 = 322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.45x = 970.22 × 322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.45x = 312,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,765.78/647.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.08

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