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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 965.93 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 965.93 and 463.05 is: 693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 965.93 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/965.93 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 965.93 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 447,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,271.57/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.12

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