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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.71, 968.02 and 594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.71, 968.02 and 594.45 is: 891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.71 : 968.02 = 594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.71/968.02 = 594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.71x = 968.02 × 594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.71x = 575,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,438.00/645.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.18

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