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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 890.10 and 470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 890.10 and 470.49 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 890.10 = 470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/890.10 = 470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 890.10 × 470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 418,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,783.15/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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