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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.69, 890.67 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.69, 890.67 and 468.44 is: 646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.69 : 890.67 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.69/890.67 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.69x = 890.67 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.69x = 417,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,225.45/645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.17

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