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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 967.40 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 967.40 and 320.56 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 967.40 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/967.40 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 967.40 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 310,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,109.74/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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