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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 967.68 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 967.68 and 320.28 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 967.68 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/967.68 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 967.68 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 309,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,928.55/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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