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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 891.05 and 409.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 891.05 and 409.45 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 891.05 = 409.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/891.05 = 409.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 891.05 × 409.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 364,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,836.15/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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