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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.81, 968.13 and 473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.81, 968.13 and 473.34 is: 709.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.81 : 968.13 = 473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.81/968.13 = 473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.81x = 968.13 × 473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.81x = 458,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,254.65/645.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.58

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