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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.90, 969.12 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.90, 969.12 and 317.08 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.90 : 969.12 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.90/969.12 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.90x = 969.12 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.90x = 307,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,289.78/645.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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