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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 971.10 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 971.10 and 322.20 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 971.10 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/971.10 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 971.10 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 312,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,888.42/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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