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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 890.52 and 459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 890.52 and 459.24 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 890.52 = 459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/890.52 = 459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 890.52 × 459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 408,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,962.40/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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