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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.52, 968.55 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.52, 968.55 and 440.32 is: 660.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.52 : 968.55 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.52/968.55 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.52x = 968.55 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.52x = 426,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,471.94/645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.66

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