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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.90, 967.49 and 371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.90, 967.49 and 371.85 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.90 : 967.49 = 371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.90/967.49 = 371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.90x = 967.49 × 371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.90x = 359,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,761.16/645.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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