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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 967.44 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 967.44 and 320.12 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 967.44 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/967.44 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 967.44 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 309,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,696.89/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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