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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.63, 973.22 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.63, 973.22 and 323.82 is: 485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.63 : 973.22 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.63/973.22 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.63x = 973.22 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.63x = 315,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,146.48/648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.86

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