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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.35, 968.33 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.35, 968.33 and 320.54 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.35 : 968.33 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.35/968.33 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.35x = 968.33 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.35x = 310,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,384.46/645.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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