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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 966.23 and 507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 966.23 and 507.54 is: 759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 966.23 = 507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/966.23 = 507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 966.23 × 507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 490,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,393.01/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.55

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