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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 967.74 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 967.74 and 469.50 is: 703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 967.74 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/967.74 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 967.74 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 454,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,353.93/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.75

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