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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 966.90 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 966.90 and 401.34 is: 601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 966.90 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/966.90 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 966.90 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 388,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,055.65/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.13

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