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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 966.90 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 966.90 and 452 is: 677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 966.90 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/966.90 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 966.90 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 437,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,038.80/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.24

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