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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 890.98 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 890.98 and 393.54 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 890.98 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/890.98 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 890.98 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 350,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,634.30/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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