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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.45, 968.90 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.45, 968.90 and 577.41 is: 866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.45 : 968.90 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.45/968.90 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.45x = 968.90 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.45x = 559,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,449.66/645.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.76

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