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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 966.24 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 966.24 and 463.32 is: 693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 966.24 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/966.24 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 966.24 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 447,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,678.32/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.17

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