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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 890.94 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 890.94 and 479.52 is: 661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 890.94 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/890.94 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 890.94 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 427,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,223.55/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.81

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