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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 890.31 and 608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 890.31 and 608.44 is: 839.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 890.31 = 608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/890.31 = 608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 890.31 × 608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 541,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,700.22/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.01

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