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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 890.04 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 890.04 and 412.14 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 890.04 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/890.04 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 890.04 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 366,821.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,821.09/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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