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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.93, 891.20 and 424.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.93, 891.20 and 424.95 is: 586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.93 : 891.20 = 424.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.93/891.20 = 424.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.93x = 891.20 × 424.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.93x = 378,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,713.32/645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.31

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