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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 890.46 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 890.46 and 365.49 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 890.46 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/890.46 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 890.46 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 325,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,454.23/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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