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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.53, 968.36 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.53, 968.36 and 474.32 is: 711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.53 : 968.36 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.53/968.36 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.53x = 968.36 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.53x = 459,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,312.56/645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.53

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