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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.28, 967.76 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.28, 967.76 and 401.68 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.28 : 967.76 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.28/967.76 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.28x = 967.76 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.28x = 388,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,729.84/645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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