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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.88, 968.80 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.88, 968.80 and 430.84 is: 646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.88 : 968.80 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.88/968.80 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.88x = 968.80 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.88x = 417,397.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,397.79/645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.25

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