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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 891.16 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 891.16 and 412.88 is: 569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 891.16 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/891.16 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 891.16 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 367,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,936.65/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.78

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