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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.34, 891.68 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.34, 891.68 and 499.24 is: 689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.34 : 891.68 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.34/891.68 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.34x = 891.68 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.34x = 445,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,162.32/645.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.81

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