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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 890.93 and 424.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 890.93 and 424.49 is: 585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 890.93 = 424.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/890.93 = 424.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 890.93 × 424.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 378,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,187.48/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.78

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