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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 891.12 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 891.12 and 396.91 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 891.12 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/891.12 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 891.12 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 353,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,694.44/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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