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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.83, 972.05 and 323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.83, 972.05 and 323.23 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.83 : 972.05 = 323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.83/972.05 = 323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.83x = 972.05 × 323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.83x = 314,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,195.72/647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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