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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.24, 966 and 491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.24, 966 and 491.82 is: 736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.24 : 966 = 491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.24/966 = 491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.24x = 966 × 491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.24x = 475,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,098.12/645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.31

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