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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 968.58 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 968.58 and 321.64 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 968.58 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/968.58 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 968.58 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 311,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,531.65/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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