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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.71, 890.98 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.71, 890.98 and 424.24 is: 585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.71 : 890.98 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.71/890.98 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.71x = 890.98 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.71x = 377,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,989.36/645.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.39

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