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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.87, 891.28 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.87, 891.28 and 351.13 is: 484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.87 : 891.28 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.87/891.28 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.87x = 891.28 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.87x = 312,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,953.05/645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.55

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