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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.98, 891.27 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.98, 891.27 and 436.32 is: 602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.98 : 891.27 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.98/891.27 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.98x = 891.27 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.98x = 388,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,878.93/645.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.00

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