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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 967.14 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 967.14 and 319.95 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 967.14 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/967.14 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 967.14 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 309,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,436.44/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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