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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.68, 968.96 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.68, 968.96 and 440.16 is: 660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.68 : 968.96 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.68/968.96 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.68x = 968.96 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.68x = 426,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,497.43/645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.54

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