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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.93, 966.90 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.93, 966.90 and 320.52 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.93 : 966.90 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.93/966.90 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.93x = 966.90 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.93x = 309,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,915.62/644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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