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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 891.14 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 891.14 and 436.36 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 891.14 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/891.14 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 891.14 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 388,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,857.85/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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