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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.08, 966.71 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.08, 966.71 and 320.67 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.08 : 966.71 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.08/966.71 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.08x = 966.71 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.08x = 309,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,995.71/645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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