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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 888.66 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 888.66 and 448.46 is: 617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 888.66 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/888.66 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 888.66 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 398,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,528.46/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.59

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