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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.79, 970.23 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.79, 970.23 and 415.14 is: 623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.79 : 970.23 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.79/970.23 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.79x = 970.23 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.79x = 402,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,781.28/645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.70

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