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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.68, 967.32 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.68, 967.32 and 437.35 is: 655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.68 : 967.32 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.68/967.32 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.68x = 967.32 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.68x = 423,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,054.98/645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.21

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