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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.53, 890.55 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.53, 890.55 and 396.77 is: 547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.53 : 890.55 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.53/890.55 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.53x = 890.55 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.53x = 353,339.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,339.07/645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.37

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