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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.77, 968.12 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.77, 968.12 and 298.65 is: 447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.77 : 968.12 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.77/968.12 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.77x = 968.12 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.77x = 289,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,132.30/645.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.73

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