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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.60, 967.68 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.60, 967.68 and 402.24 is: 602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.60 : 967.68 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.60/967.68 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.60x = 967.68 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.60x = 389,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,239.60/645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.91

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