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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.06, 968.67 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.06, 968.67 and 423.06 is: 635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.06 : 968.67 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.06/968.67 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.06x = 968.67 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.06x = 409,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,805.53/645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.30

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