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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.42, 967.70 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.42, 967.70 and 428.34 is: 642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.42 : 967.70 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.42/967.70 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.42x = 967.70 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.42x = 414,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,504.62/645.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.22

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