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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 969 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 969 and 321.20 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 969 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/969 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 969 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 311,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,242.80/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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