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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 968.24 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 968.24 and 320.98 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 968.24 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/968.24 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 968.24 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 310,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,785.68/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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