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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 967.80 and 428.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 967.80 and 428.73 is: 643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 967.80 = 428.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/967.80 = 428.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 967.80 × 428.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 414,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,924.89/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.10

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