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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.49, 966.40 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.49, 966.40 and 604.62 is: 905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.49 : 966.40 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.49/966.40 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.49x = 966.40 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.49x = 584,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,303.26/645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.21

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