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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 890.06 and 409.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 890.06 and 409.10 is: 564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 890.06 = 409.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/890.06 = 409.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 890.06 × 409.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 364,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,120.12/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.34

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