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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.40, 967.49 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.40, 967.49 and 320.45 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.40 : 967.49 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.40/967.49 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.40x = 967.49 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.40x = 310,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,030.57/645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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