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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.68, 889.98 and 448.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.68, 889.98 and 448.85 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.68 : 889.98 = 448.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.68/889.98 = 448.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.68x = 889.98 × 448.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.68x = 399,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,467.52/645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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