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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 966.56 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 966.56 and 320.04 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 966.56 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/966.56 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 966.56 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 309,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,337.86/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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