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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.10, 891.34 and 498.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.10, 891.34 and 498.99 is: 689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.10 : 891.34 = 498.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.10/891.34 = 498.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.10x = 891.34 × 498.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.10x = 444,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,771.84/645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.46

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