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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 890.27 and 396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 890.27 and 396.62 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 890.27 = 396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/890.27 = 396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 890.27 × 396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 353,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,092.45/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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