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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 967.90 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 967.90 and 275.01 is: 412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 967.90 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/967.90 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 967.90 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 266,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,182.18/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.61

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