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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.94, 891.27 and 410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.94, 891.27 and 410.02 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.94 : 891.27 = 410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.94/891.27 = 410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.94x = 891.27 × 410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.94x = 365,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,438.53/645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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