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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.79, 966.56 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.79, 966.56 and 457.80 is: 685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.79 : 966.56 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.79/966.56 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.79x = 966.56 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.79x = 442,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,491.98/645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.20

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