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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.03, 967.95 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.03, 967.95 and 462.78 is: 694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.03 : 967.95 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.03/967.95 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.03x = 967.95 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.03x = 447,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,947.90/645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.46

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