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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 971.42 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 971.42 and 323.01 is: 484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 971.42 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/971.42 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 971.42 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 313,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,776.76/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.29

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