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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.19, 890.17 and 396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.19, 890.17 and 396.25 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.19 : 890.17 = 396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.19/890.17 = 396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.19x = 890.17 × 396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.19x = 352,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,729.86/645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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