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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.99, 891.88 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.99, 891.88 and 425.32 is: 587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.99 : 891.88 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.99/891.88 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.99x = 891.88 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.99x = 379,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,334.45/645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.21

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