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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.89, 969.71 and 616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.89, 969.71 and 616.50 is: 925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.89 : 969.71 = 616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.89/969.71 = 616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.89x = 969.71 × 616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.89x = 597,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,823.13/645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.59

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