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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.59, 967.35 and 628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.59, 967.35 and 628.50 is: 941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.59 : 967.35 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.59/967.35 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.59x = 967.35 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.59x = 607,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,979.48/645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.74

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