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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.52, 891.08 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.52, 891.08 and 424.68 is: 586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.52 : 891.08 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.52/891.08 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.52x = 891.08 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.52x = 378,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,423.85/645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.23

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