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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 967.41 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 967.41 and 320.49 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 967.41 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/967.41 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 967.41 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 310,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,045.23/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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