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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 966.66 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 966.66 and 439.84 is: 658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 966.66 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/966.66 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 966.66 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 425,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,175.73/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.59

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