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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,454.46 and 645.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,454.46 and 645.64 is: 968.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,454.46 = 645.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,454.46 = 645.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,454.46 × 645.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 939,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,057.55/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.46

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