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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.07, 890.17 and 396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.07, 890.17 and 396.40 is: 547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.07 : 890.17 = 396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.07/890.17 = 396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.07x = 890.17 × 396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.07x = 352,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,863.39/645.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.02

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