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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 968.36 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 968.36 and 299.34 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 968.36 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/968.36 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 968.36 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 289,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,867.39/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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