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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.79, 968.93 and 299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.79, 968.93 and 299.29 is: 449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.79 : 968.93 = 299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.79/968.93 = 299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.79x = 968.93 × 299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.79x = 289,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,991.06/645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.05

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