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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.57, 969.04 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.57, 969.04 and 321.36 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.57 : 969.04 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.57/969.04 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.57x = 969.04 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.57x = 311,410.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,410.69/646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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