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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.67, 891.18 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.67, 891.18 and 397.15 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.67 : 891.18 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.67/891.18 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.67x = 891.18 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.67x = 353,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,932.14/645.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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