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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.91, 968.61 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.91, 968.61 and 275.48 is: 413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.91 : 968.61 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.91/968.61 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.91x = 968.61 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.91x = 266,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,827.84/645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.11

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