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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 890.86 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 890.86 and 350.82 is: 484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 890.86 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/890.86 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 890.86 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 312,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,525.30/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.12

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