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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.32, 965.40 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.32, 965.40 and 451 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.32 : 965.40 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.32/965.40 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.32x = 965.40 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.32x = 435,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,395.40/644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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