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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 968.92 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 968.92 and 426.60 is: 640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 968.92 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/968.92 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 968.92 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 413,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,341.27/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.52

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