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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 967.27 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 967.27 and 426.07 is: 638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 967.27 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/967.27 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 967.27 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 412,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,122.60/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.38

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