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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.60, 891.44 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.60, 891.44 and 488.48 is: 674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.60 : 891.44 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.60/891.44 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.60x = 891.44 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.60x = 435,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,450.61/645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.49

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