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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.99, 968.68 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.99, 968.68 and 299.22 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.99 : 968.68 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.99/968.68 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.99x = 968.68 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.99x = 289,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,848.43/645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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