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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.79, 891.19 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.79, 891.19 and 351.05 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.79 : 891.19 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.79/891.19 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.79x = 891.19 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.79x = 312,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,851.27/645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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