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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.68, 970.16 and 608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.68, 970.16 and 608.33 is: 914.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.68 : 970.16 = 608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.68/970.16 = 608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.68x = 970.16 × 608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.68x = 590,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,177.43/645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.04

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