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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 888.36 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 888.36 and 495.96 is: 682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 888.36 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/888.36 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 888.36 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 440,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,591.03/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.90

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