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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.33, 890.58 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.33, 890.58 and 365.61 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.33 : 890.58 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.33/890.58 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.33x = 890.58 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.33x = 325,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,604.95/645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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