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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.38, 968.28 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.38, 968.28 and 439.64 is: 659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.38 : 968.28 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.38/968.28 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.38x = 968.28 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.38x = 425,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,694.62/645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.60

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