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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 890.18 and 408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 890.18 and 408.85 is: 564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 890.18 = 408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/890.18 = 408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 890.18 × 408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 363,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,950.09/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.00

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