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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.87, 968.40 and 429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.87, 968.40 and 429.20 is: 643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.87 : 968.40 = 429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.87/968.40 = 429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.87x = 968.40 × 429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.87x = 415,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,632.44/645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.52

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