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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 968.27 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 968.27 and 275.42 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 968.27 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/968.27 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 968.27 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 266,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,681.97/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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