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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 890.94 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 890.94 and 412.64 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 890.94 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/890.94 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 890.94 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 367,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,637.48/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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