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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 966.72 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 966.72 and 453.92 is: 679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 966.72 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/966.72 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 966.72 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 438,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,813.54/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.87

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