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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 967.08 and 429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 967.08 and 429.20 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 967.08 = 429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/967.08 = 429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 967.08 × 429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 415,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,070.74/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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