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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.50, 970.43 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.50, 970.43 and 322.96 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.50 : 970.43 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.50/970.43 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.50x = 970.43 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.50x = 313,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,406.03/647.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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