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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.85, 966.84 and 631.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.85, 966.84 and 631.95 is: 946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.85 : 966.84 = 631.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.85/966.84 = 631.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.85x = 966.84 × 631.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.85x = 610,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,993.98/645.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.03

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