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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.71, 968.16 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.71, 968.16 and 439.65 is: 659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.71 : 968.16 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.71/968.16 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.71x = 968.16 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.71x = 425,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,650.72/645.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.20

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