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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.28, 889.74 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.28, 889.74 and 453.16 is: 624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.28 : 889.74 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.28/889.74 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.28x = 889.74 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.28x = 403,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,194.58/645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.84

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