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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.29, 968.30 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.29, 968.30 and 320.66 is: 481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.29 : 968.30 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.29/968.30 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.29x = 968.30 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.29x = 310,488.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,488.63/645.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.17

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