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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 971.28 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 971.28 and 322.92 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 971.28 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/971.28 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 971.28 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 313,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,645.74/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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