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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.77, 967.55 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.77, 967.55 and 426.26 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.77 : 967.55 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.77/967.55 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.77x = 967.55 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.77x = 412,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,420.89/645.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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