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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 891.14 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 891.14 and 397.15 is: 548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 891.14 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/891.14 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 891.14 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 353,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,912.04/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.14

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