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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.02, 890.34 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.02, 890.34 and 438.14 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.02 : 890.34 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.02/890.34 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.02x = 890.34 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.02x = 390,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,093.57/645.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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