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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 972.22 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 972.22 and 323.08 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 972.22 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/972.22 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 972.22 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 314,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,104.84/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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