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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.38, 968.62 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.38, 968.62 and 414.72 is: 622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.38 : 968.62 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.38/968.62 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.38x = 968.62 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.38x = 401,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,706.09/645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.43

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