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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.29, 890.32 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.29, 890.32 and 365.46 is: 504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.29 : 890.32 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.29/890.32 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.29x = 890.32 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.29x = 325,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,376.35/645.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.23

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