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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.17, 968.16 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.17, 968.16 and 320.57 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.17 : 968.16 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.17/968.16 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.17x = 968.16 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.17x = 310,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,363.05/645.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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