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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.34, 889.88 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.34, 889.88 and 479.28 is: 660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.34 : 889.88 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.34/889.88 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.34x = 889.88 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.34x = 426,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,501.69/645.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.89

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