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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 890.93 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 890.93 and 365.90 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 890.93 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/890.93 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 890.93 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 325,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,991.29/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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