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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 970.83 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 970.83 and 323.15 is: 484.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 970.83 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/970.83 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 970.83 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 313,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,718.86/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.47

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