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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.80, 967.91 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.80, 967.91 and 320.48 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.80 : 967.91 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.80/967.91 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.80x = 967.91 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.80x = 310,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,190.96/645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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