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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.49, 891.36 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.49, 891.36 and 413.02 is: 570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.49 : 891.36 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.49/891.36 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.49x = 891.36 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.49x = 368,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,145.05/645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.34

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