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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 968.94 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 968.94 and 321.12 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 968.94 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/968.94 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 968.94 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 311,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,146.01/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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