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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 968.40 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 968.40 and 484.48 is: 726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 968.40 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/968.40 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 968.40 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 469,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,170.43/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.90

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