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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.17, 890.06 and 448.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.17, 890.06 and 448.79 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.17 : 890.06 = 448.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.17/890.06 = 448.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.17x = 890.06 × 448.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.17x = 399,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,452.13/645.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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