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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.09, 971.32 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.09, 971.32 and 323.55 is: 484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.09 : 971.32 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.09/971.32 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.09x = 971.32 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.09x = 314,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,270.59/648.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.92

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