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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.27, 967.71 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.27, 967.71 and 439.80 is: 659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.27 : 967.71 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.27/967.71 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.27x = 967.71 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.27x = 425,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,598.86/645.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.57

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