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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.90, 968.23 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.90, 968.23 and 320.95 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.90 : 968.23 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.90/968.23 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.90x = 968.23 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.90x = 310,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,753.42/645.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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