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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 971.06 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 971.06 and 323.02 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 971.06 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/971.06 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 971.06 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 313,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,671.80/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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