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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 890.98 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 890.98 and 365.88 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 890.98 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/890.98 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 890.98 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 325,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,991.76/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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