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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.06, 966.72 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.06, 966.72 and 297.54 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.06 : 966.72 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.06/966.72 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.06x = 966.72 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.06x = 287,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,637.87/645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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