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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.87, 891.48 and 421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.87, 891.48 and 421.80 is: 582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.87 : 891.48 = 421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.87/891.48 = 421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.87x = 891.48 × 421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.87x = 376,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,026.26/645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.20

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