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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.80, 890.98 and 424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.80, 890.98 and 424.66 is: 585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.80 : 890.98 = 424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.80/890.98 = 424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.80x = 890.98 × 424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.80x = 378,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,363.57/645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.88

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