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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.57, 969.51 and 321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.57, 969.51 and 321.55 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.57 : 969.51 = 321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.57/969.51 = 321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.57x = 969.51 × 321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.57x = 311,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,745.94/646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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