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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 891.36 and 424.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 891.36 and 424.95 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 891.36 = 424.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/891.36 = 424.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 891.36 × 424.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 378,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,780.09/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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