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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 891.03 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 891.03 and 365.97 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 891.03 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/891.03 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 891.03 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 326,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,090.25/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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