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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.03, 967.55 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.03, 967.55 and 399.90 is: 599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.03 : 967.55 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.03/967.55 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.03x = 967.55 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.03x = 386,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,924.87/645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.86

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