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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.89, 891.33 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.89, 891.33 and 351.16 is: 484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.89 : 891.33 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.89/891.33 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.89x = 891.33 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.89x = 312,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,998.54/645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.60

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