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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 968.29 and 606.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 968.29 and 606.71 is: 910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 968.29 = 606.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/968.29 = 606.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 968.29 × 606.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 587,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,472.13/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.26

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