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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.37, 967.82 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.37, 967.82 and 401.76 is: 602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.37 : 967.82 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.37/967.82 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.37x = 967.82 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.37x = 388,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,829.35/645.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.49

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