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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 890.91 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 890.91 and 409.64 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 890.91 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/890.91 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 890.91 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 364,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,947.92/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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