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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 968.66 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 968.66 and 400.98 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 968.66 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/968.66 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 968.66 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 388,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,413.29/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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