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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 891.81 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 891.81 and 436.14 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 891.81 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/891.81 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 891.81 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 388,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,954.01/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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