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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 968.49 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 968.49 and 298.76 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 968.49 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/968.49 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 968.49 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 289,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,340.11/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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