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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 966.84 and 604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 966.84 and 604.61 is: 905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 966.84 = 604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/966.84 = 604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 966.84 × 604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 584,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,563.10/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.43

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