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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.59, 890.92 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.59, 890.92 and 350.86 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.59 : 890.92 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.59/890.92 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.59x = 890.92 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.59x = 312,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,584.21/645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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