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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.24, 889.53 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.24, 889.53 and 533.28 is: 735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.24 : 889.53 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.24/889.53 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.24x = 889.53 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.24x = 474,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,368.56/645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.18

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