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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 967.48 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 967.48 and 401.41 is: 601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 967.48 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/967.48 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 967.48 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 388,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,356.15/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.52

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