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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.05, 966.99 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.05, 966.99 and 315.80 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.05 : 966.99 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.05/966.99 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.05x = 966.99 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.05x = 305,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,370.61/645.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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