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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 968.76 and 464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 968.76 and 464.49 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 968.76 = 464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/968.76 = 464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 968.76 × 464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 449,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,979.33/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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