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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.78, 970.93 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.78, 970.93 and 322.42 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.78 : 970.93 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.78/970.93 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.78x = 970.93 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.78x = 313,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,047.25/647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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