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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.28, 967.36 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.28, 967.36 and 320.48 is: 480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.28 : 967.36 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.28/967.36 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.28x = 967.36 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.28x = 310,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,019.53/645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.44

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