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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.97, 891.53 and 410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.97, 891.53 and 410.04 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.97 : 891.53 = 410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.97/891.53 = 410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.97x = 891.53 × 410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.97x = 365,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,562.96/645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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