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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.51, 967.86 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.51, 967.86 and 320.70 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.51 : 967.86 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.51/967.86 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.51x = 967.86 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.51x = 310,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,392.70/645.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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