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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 891.66 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 891.66 and 436.05 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 891.66 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/891.66 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 891.66 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 388,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,807.53/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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