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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 968.31 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 968.31 and 440.15 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 968.31 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/968.31 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 968.31 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 426,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,196.80/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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