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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 969.03 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 969.03 and 601.47 is: 903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 969.03 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/969.03 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 969.03 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 582,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,842.47/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.34

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