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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.03, 966.74 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.03, 966.74 and 425.52 is: 637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.03 : 966.74 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.03/966.74 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.03x = 966.74 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.03x = 411,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,365.08/645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.75

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