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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.61, 967.50 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.61, 967.50 and 320.65 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.61 : 967.50 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.61/967.50 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.61x = 967.50 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.61x = 310,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,228.88/645.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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