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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 968.85 and 612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 968.85 and 612.33 is: 919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 968.85 = 612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/968.85 = 612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 968.85 × 612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 593,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,248.01/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.49

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