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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.52, 891.24 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.52, 891.24 and 470.56 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.52 : 891.24 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.52/891.24 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.52x = 891.24 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.52x = 419,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,381.89/645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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