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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.93, 891.70 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.93, 891.70 and 397.31 is: 548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.93 : 891.70 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.93/891.70 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.93x = 891.70 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.93x = 354,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,281.33/645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.48

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