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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 969.12 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 969.12 and 321.24 is: 482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 969.12 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/969.12 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 969.12 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 311,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,320.11/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.04

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