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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 967.32 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 967.32 and 320.32 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 967.32 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/967.32 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 967.32 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 309,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,852.76/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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