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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.41, 890.59 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.41, 890.59 and 396.80 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.41 : 890.59 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.41/890.59 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.41x = 890.59 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.41x = 353,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,386.11/645.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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