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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 891 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 891 and 412.72 is: 569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 891 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/891 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 891 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 367,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,733.52/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.46

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