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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 968.60 and 320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 968.60 and 320.97 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 968.60 = 320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/968.60 = 320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 968.60 × 320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 310,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,891.54/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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