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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 891.14 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 891.14 and 425.07 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 891.14 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/891.14 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 891.14 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 378,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,794.75/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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