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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 890.86 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 890.86 and 350.82 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 890.86 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/890.86 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 890.86 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 312,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,530.53/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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