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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.49, 968.37 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.49, 968.37 and 372.79 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.49 : 968.37 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.49/968.37 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.49x = 968.37 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.49x = 360,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,998.65/645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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