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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.40, 968.40 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.40, 968.40 and 483.40 is: 725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.40 : 968.40 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.40/968.40 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.40x = 968.40 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.40x = 468,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,124.56/645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.32

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