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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.72, 891.18 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.72, 891.18 and 413.52 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.72 : 891.18 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.72/891.18 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.72x = 891.18 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.72x = 368,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,520.75/645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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