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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.19, 890.38 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.19, 890.38 and 361.64 is: 499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.19 : 890.38 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.19/890.38 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.19x = 890.38 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.19x = 321,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,997.02/645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.07

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