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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.59, 967.49 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.59, 967.49 and 298.16 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.59 : 967.49 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.59/967.49 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.59x = 967.49 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.59x = 288,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,460.49/645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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