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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.19, 968.96 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.19, 968.96 and 590.97 is: 887.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.19 : 968.96 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.19/968.96 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.19x = 968.96 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.19x = 572,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,628.68/645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.53

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