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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 968.70 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 968.70 and 463.08 is: 695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 968.70 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/968.70 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 968.70 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 448,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,585.60/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.09

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