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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 890.52 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 890.52 and 409.08 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 890.52 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/890.52 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 890.52 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 364,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,293.92/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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