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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.40, 890.94 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.40, 890.94 and 622.32 is: 859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.40 : 890.94 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.40/890.94 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.40x = 890.94 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.40x = 554,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,449.78/645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.08

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