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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 968.61 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 968.61 and 402.12 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 968.61 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/968.61 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 968.61 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 389,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,497.45/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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