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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.45, 968.08 and 536.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.45, 968.08 and 536.47 is: 804.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.45 : 968.08 = 536.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.45/968.08 = 536.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.45x = 968.08 × 536.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.45x = 519,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,341.58/645.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.61

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