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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.05, 968.59 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.05, 968.59 and 321.65 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.05 : 968.59 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.05/968.59 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.05x = 968.59 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.05x = 311,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,541.33/646.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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