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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.53, 890.78 and 350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.53, 890.78 and 350.79 is: 484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.53 : 890.78 = 350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.53/890.78 = 350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.53x = 890.78 × 350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.53x = 312,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,473.60/645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.06

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