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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 971.24 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 971.24 and 322.96 is: 484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 971.24 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/971.24 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 971.24 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 313,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,671.67/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.14

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