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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 967.64 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 967.64 and 402.54 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 967.64 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/967.64 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 967.64 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 389,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,513.81/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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