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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 967.68 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 967.68 and 472.32 is: 707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 967.68 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/967.68 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 967.68 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 457,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,054.62/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.69

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