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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.78, 890.84 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.78, 890.84 and 435.69 is: 601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.78 : 890.84 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.78/890.84 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.78x = 890.84 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.78x = 388,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,125.63/645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.02

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