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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 890.95 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 890.95 and 362.07 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 890.95 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/890.95 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 890.95 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 322,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,583.13/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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