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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 889.94 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 889.94 and 424.04 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 889.94 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/889.94 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 889.94 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 377,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,370.16/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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