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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.24, 890.38 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.24, 890.38 and 412.28 is: 568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.24 : 890.38 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.24/890.38 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.24x = 890.38 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.24x = 367,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,085.87/645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.91

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