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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 891.11 and 480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 891.11 and 480.34 is: 663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 891.11 = 480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/891.11 = 480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 891.11 × 480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 428,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,028.92/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.02

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