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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 967.57 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 967.57 and 320.65 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 967.57 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/967.57 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 967.57 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 310,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,248.10/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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