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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.35, 966.48 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.35, 966.48 and 514.44 is: 770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.35 : 966.48 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.35/966.48 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.35x = 966.48 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.35x = 497,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,195.97/645.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.43

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