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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.91, 968.02 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.91, 968.02 and 299.20 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.91 : 968.02 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.91/968.02 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.91x = 968.02 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.91x = 289,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,631.58/645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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