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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 970.50 and 594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 970.50 and 594.71 is: 894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 970.50 = 594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/970.50 = 594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 970.50 × 594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 577,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,166.06/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.22

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