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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.32, 969.78 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.32, 969.78 and 321.72 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.32 : 969.78 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.32/969.78 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.32x = 969.78 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.32x = 311,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,997.62/646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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