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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 967.34 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 967.34 and 320.54 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 967.34 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/967.34 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 967.34 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 310,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,071.16/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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