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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.83, 891.27 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.83, 891.27 and 351.12 is: 484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.83 : 891.27 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.83/891.27 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.83x = 891.27 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.83x = 312,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,942.72/645.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.56

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