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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.47, 972.03 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.47, 972.03 and 323.16 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.47 : 972.03 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.47/972.03 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.47x = 972.03 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.47x = 314,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,118.78/648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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