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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 972 and 323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 972 and 323.25 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 972 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/972 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 972 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 314,199
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,199/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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