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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 969.12 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 969.12 and 429.84 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 969.12 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/969.12 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 969.12 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 416,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,566.54/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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