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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 890.59 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 890.59 and 365.46 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 890.59 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/890.59 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 890.59 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 325,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,474.11/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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