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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 891.45 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 891.45 and 424.74 is: 586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 891.45 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/891.45 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 891.45 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 378,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,634.47/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.16

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