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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 891.18 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 891.18 and 396.93 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 891.18 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/891.18 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 891.18 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 353,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,736.08/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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