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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 966.66 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 966.66 and 320.76 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 966.66 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/966.66 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 966.66 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 310,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,065.86/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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