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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.97, 969 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.97, 969 and 321.25 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.97 : 969 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.97/969 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.97x = 969 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.97x = 311,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,291.25/645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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