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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.57, 971.91 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.57, 971.91 and 323.49 is: 484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.57 : 971.91 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.57/971.91 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.57x = 971.91 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.57x = 314,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,403.17/648.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.76

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