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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.22, 966.84 and 507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.22, 966.84 and 507.70 is: 760.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.22 : 966.84 = 507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.22/966.84 = 507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.22x = 966.84 × 507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.22x = 490,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,864.67/645.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.77

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