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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.87, 891.31 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.87, 891.31 and 351.14 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.87 : 891.31 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.87/891.31 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.87x = 891.31 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.87x = 312,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,971.37/645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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