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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.23, 890.43 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.23, 890.43 and 365.48 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.23 : 890.43 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.23/890.43 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.23x = 890.43 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.23x = 325,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,429.90/645.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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