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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.59, 891.11 and 412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.59, 891.11 and 412.71 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.59 : 891.11 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.59/891.11 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.59x = 891.11 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.59x = 367,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,771.04/645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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