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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.24, 965.94 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.24, 965.94 and 490.68 is: 734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.24 : 965.94 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.24/965.94 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.24x = 965.94 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.24x = 473,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,967.44/645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.56

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