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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.99, 968.83 and 299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.99, 968.83 and 299.11 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.99 : 968.83 = 299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.99/968.83 = 299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.99x = 968.83 × 299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.99x = 289,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,784.32/645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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