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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 890.41 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 890.41 and 350.50 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 890.41 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/890.41 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 890.41 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 312,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,086.92/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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