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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 967.28 and 428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 967.28 and 428.45 is: 642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 967.28 = 428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/967.28 = 428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 967.28 × 428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 414,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,424.14/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.40

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