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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.28, 967.80 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.28, 967.80 and 320.56 is: 480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.28 : 967.80 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.28/967.80 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.28x = 967.80 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.28x = 310,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,237.97/645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.78

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