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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.34, 967.59 and 482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.34, 967.59 and 482.95 is: 724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.34 : 967.59 = 482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.34/967.59 = 482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.34x = 967.59 × 482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.34x = 467,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,297.59/645.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.11

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