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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.93, 968.49 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.93, 968.49 and 426.30 is: 639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.93 : 968.49 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.93/968.49 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.93x = 968.49 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.93x = 412,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,867.29/645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.18

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