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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.85, 968.26 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.85, 968.26 and 321.04 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.85 : 968.26 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.85/968.26 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.85x = 968.26 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.85x = 310,845.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,845.35/645.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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