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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.63, 891.17 and 412.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.63, 891.17 and 412.75 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.63 : 891.17 = 412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.63/891.17 = 412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.63x = 891.17 × 412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.63x = 367,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,830.42/645.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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