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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.17, 968.43 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.17, 968.43 and 401.86 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.17 : 968.43 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.17/968.43 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.17x = 968.43 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.17x = 389,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,170.86/645.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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