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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.26, 967.27 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.26, 967.27 and 320.45 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.26 : 967.27 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.26/967.27 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.26x = 967.27 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.26x = 309,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,961.67/645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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