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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.82, 969.14 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.82, 969.14 and 402.82 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.82 : 969.14 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.82/969.14 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.82x = 969.14 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.82x = 390,388.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,388.97/645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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