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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 971.94 and 323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 971.94 and 323.25 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 971.94 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/971.94 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 971.94 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 314,179.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,179.61/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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