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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 970.38 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 970.38 and 322.53 is: 483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 970.38 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/970.38 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 970.38 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 312,976.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,976.66/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.32

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