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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 890.66 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 890.66 and 424.43 is: 585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 890.66 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/890.66 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 890.66 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 378,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,022.82/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.21

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