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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 968.45 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 968.45 and 483.44 is: 725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 968.45 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/968.45 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 968.45 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 468,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,187.47/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.51

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