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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 968.62 and 440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 968.62 and 440.42 is: 660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 968.62 = 440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/968.62 = 440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 968.62 × 440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 426,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,599.62/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.94

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