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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 964.76 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 964.76 and 397.59 is: 594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 964.76 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/964.76 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 964.76 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 383,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,576.94/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.69

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