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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.70, 968.63 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.70, 968.63 and 321.48 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.70 : 968.63 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.70/968.63 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.70x = 968.63 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.70x = 311,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,393.57/646.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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