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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.88, 968.10 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.88, 968.10 and 321.04 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.88 : 968.10 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.88/968.10 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.88x = 968.10 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.88x = 310,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,798.82/645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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