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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 971.22 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 971.22 and 318.38 is: 477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 971.22 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/971.22 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 971.22 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 309,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,217.02/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.48

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