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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 971.46 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 971.46 and 322.76 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 971.46 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/971.46 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 971.46 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 313,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,548.43/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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