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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.38, 968.90 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.38, 968.90 and 321.03 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.38 : 968.90 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.38/968.90 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.38x = 968.90 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.38x = 311,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,044.36/646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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