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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 890.97 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 890.97 and 409.70 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 890.97 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/890.97 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 890.97 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 365,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,030.41/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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