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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.70, 969.32 and 507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.70, 969.32 and 507.30 is: 761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.70 : 969.32 = 507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.70/969.32 = 507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.70x = 969.32 × 507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.70x = 491,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,736.04/645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.55

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