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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.53, 967.35 and 401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.53, 967.35 and 401.31 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.53 : 967.35 = 401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.53/967.35 = 401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.53x = 967.35 × 401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.53x = 388,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,205.22/645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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