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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.73, 891.11 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.73, 891.11 and 351.01 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.73 : 891.11 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.73/891.11 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.73x = 891.11 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.73x = 312,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,786.77/645.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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