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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 966.60 and 576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 966.60 and 576.90 is: 864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 966.60 = 576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/966.60 = 576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 966.60 × 576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 557,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,631.54/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.14

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