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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.32, 968.22 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.32, 968.22 and 320.70 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.32 : 968.22 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.32/968.22 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.32x = 968.22 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.32x = 310,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,508.15/646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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