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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.89, 967.96 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.89, 967.96 and 414.66 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.89 : 967.96 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.89/967.96 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.89x = 967.96 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.89x = 401,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,373.26/645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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