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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.82, 967.47 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.82, 967.47 and 320.20 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.82 : 967.47 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.82/967.47 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.82x = 967.47 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.82x = 309,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,783.89/645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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