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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.27, 890.68 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.27, 890.68 and 412.40 is: 569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.27 : 890.68 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.27/890.68 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.27x = 890.68 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.27x = 367,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,310.95/645.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.24

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