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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.40, 965.82 and 507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.40, 965.82 and 507.50 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.40 : 965.82 = 507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.40/965.82 = 507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.40x = 965.82 × 507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.40x = 490,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,154.35/645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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