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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 970.68 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 970.68 and 322.22 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 970.68 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/970.68 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 970.68 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 312,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,772.51/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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