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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 891.28 and 499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 891.28 and 499.73 is: 690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 891.28 = 499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/891.28 = 499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 891.28 × 499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 445,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,392.71/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.19

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