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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.69, 971.84 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.69, 971.84 and 323.27 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.69 : 971.84 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.69/971.84 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.69x = 971.84 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.69x = 314,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,165.10/647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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