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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.28, 969.84 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.28, 969.84 and 303.52 is: 456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.28 : 969.84 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.28/969.84 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.28x = 969.84 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.28x = 294,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,365.84/645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.18

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