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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.22, 890.34 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.22, 890.34 and 396.50 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.22 : 890.34 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.22/890.34 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.22x = 890.34 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.22x = 353,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,016.10/645.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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